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Generation Squeeze's Hard Truths

Generation Squeeze
Parental Leave
Child Care
Canada
British Columbia
Family Policy
Child Welfare
UNICEF
Income Inequality
Child Poverty
$10 a Day Child Care
Taxes
Healthcare
Deficits
Housing Affordability
Climate Change
Conservative Party Of BC
Green Party
Elections
Economic Policy
Generational Fairness

Gen Squeeze's Hard Truths brings you the untold story about why basic life milestones – like owning a home, raising a family, and living on a habitable planet – are slipping out of reach for younger Canadians and explores how we can make this country work more fairly for all generations. Learn more at www.gensqueeze.ca/

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A recent poll shows that most Canadians — especially olderones — support requiring young adults to spend a year serving in areas like health, disaster response, or the environment.

In this episode of the Hard Truths pod, our social media coordinato... more

This week's episode is a feed swap with Aborsh – A podcastabout abortion in Canada, by playwright and podcaster Rachel Cairns.

What do abortion and housing have in common? Well, they areboth recognized as human rights by the UN and multiple other in... more

Home ownership among young Canadians (under age 35) has recently surged to 44%, the highest level in five decades! 18% of them are mortgage-free. Generation Squeeze founder, Dr. Paul Kershaw, and AI host Jenna discuss how Canada may be drifting from ... more

Canadian politicians are sidestepping the most important – and politically dangerous – question in our housing debate: Should home prices rise, stall or fall? Until we answer it, we can’t fix what’s broken in Canada’s housing system.

In this episod... more

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Marc Lee
Senior economist at the BC branch of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Episode: BC Election: Deficits & Taxes with Marc Lee
Thom Armstrong
CEO of the Cooperative Housing Federation of British Columbia
Cooperative Housing Federation of British Columbia
Episode: BC Election: Housing with Thom Armstrong
Rita Chudnovsky
A prominent advocate for child care and board member of the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC
Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC
Episode: BC Election: Child Care with Rita Chudnovsky
Lisa Wolff
Director of Policy and Research at Unicef Canada
Unicef Canada
Episode: Fixing parental leave - with Lisa Wolff
Chrystia Freeland
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Canada
Government of Canada
Episode: Minister Chrystia Freeland on restoring Canada's promise to Millennials & Gen Z
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada, involved in policies promoting generational fairness for Canadian youth
Government of Canada
Episode: Prime Minister Trudeau: How do we not let younger Canadians down?
Liz Emerson
Leads the Intergenerational Foundation, a think tank focused on intergenerational fairness in the UK
Intergenerational Foundation
Episode: Easing The Squeeze in England - with Liz Emerson

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Paul Kershaw
Host of Generation Squeeze's Hard Truths, focusing on socio-economic challenges and generational equity.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Vague and Unhelpful Rhetoric

    Changing attitudes around density and recognition of one’s privilege is hardly a template for increased affordability.

    Toronto and other Canadian cities have already made major zoning changes and billions are being invested. It’s still not enough… it won’t be enough.

    There is not enough money available without massive changes in tax and public policy. You criticize government for not being bold. You have not been bold and direct as a podcast. Be practical and direct about solutions... more

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    RickD1000
    Canada2 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    This is hands down my favourite podcast. I’ve been sharing episodes with my baby boomer parents to help educate them…they mostly get defensive, and still point fingers that we (millennials) don’t manage our money well. We have a long way to go but research like this, with glaring evidence-based facts, helps our conversations. Please keep it up! I’d love to hear an episode about the impacts of the universal childcare program and the current shortage of daycares and day care providers, along with ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelseyinwhitby
    Canada2 years ago
  • Aside from an excellent guest, show needs a lot of work

    Might give it another listen if they bring back Sean Speer

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    truestrongfree
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great Pod

    Thanks for all the hard work. Great first episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AwesomeObservervation
    Canada4 years ago
  • A light “take” on a very important topic

    All of us (young, older, and even more senior) are faced with many big issues — economic, climate-related, polarized views, systemic biases, etc. All of them can really be “rolled into” one overarching topic — find out in this three-minute video.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SueK4y
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and expert insights on pressing social issues, highlighting the importance of generational equity.

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Prime Minister Trudeau: How do we not let younger Canadians down?
Q: How do we ask an older demographic to say, hey, how do young and older lean into providing political cover?
We need to create a conversation that promotes intergenerational solidarity and helps them recognize the disparities in policy impacts.
Prime Minister Trudeau: How do we not let younger Canadians down?
Q: What do we need to say to Gen X, to boomers and those who came from... so that we don't let younger folks down?
We need to acknowledge the long-term thinking of older generations, especially regarding environmental issues and recognize the systemic differences that make housing affordability a challenge for younger Canadians.
Easing The Squeeze in England - with Liz Emerson
Q: How do you navigate the challenge of getting older generations to understand the issues facing younger generations?
By encouraging older individuals to vote in the interests of their children and grandchildren rather than just in their own generation’s benefits, and to own the generational decisions made.
Easing The Squeeze in England - with Liz Emerson
Q: How do you explain just the change in the ratio of young workers to retirees today?
One way to start the conversation is by talking about the post-war population bulge and how it created a need for expanding services, alongside discussing the impact of increased longevity on health and pension systems.
Minister Chrystia Freeland on restoring Canada's promise to Millennials & Gen Z
Q: What constraints does your government face in addressing climate change adequately?
Freeland acknowledges that while significant progress has been made, continual support and engagement from all Canadians is necessary to push for further actions.

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A critical exploration of socio-economic issues affecting younger generations in Canada, focusing on the impact of political decisions on life milestones such as home ownership, family planning, and climate stability. The discussions include insights from various experts and advocates, shedding light on pressing challenges like housing affordability, child care policies, and health care funding. A unique aspect is the emphasis on generational equity, urging millennials and Gen Z to engage in political processes to demand practical solutions for a sustainable future.

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1. Marc Lee
2. Thom Armstrong
3. Rita Chudnovsky
4. Lisa Wolff
5. Chrystia Freeland
6. Justin Trudeau
7. Liz Emerson

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